Indonesian Language Program for Foreign Speakers
Designed and maintained by the Universitas Terbuka to facilitate non-native speakers who wish to learn and improve Bahasa Indonesia without having to physically attend conventional classes.
BIPA 1 / Elementary Indonesian Language Course
Learner is able to understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type. Learner is able to introduce him/herself and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows and things he/she has. Learner is able to interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.
US$ 0, 12-week duration
BIPA 2 / Intermediate Indonesian Language Course
Learner is able to understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. Learner is able to deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Learner is able to produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest. Learner is able to describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes & ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.
US$ 0, 12-week duration
BIPA3 / Advanced Indonesian Language Course
Learner is able to understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognize implicit meaning. Learner is able to express himself/herself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. Learner is able to use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. Learner is able to produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organizational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices.
US$ 0, 12-week duration